Etymology

Of uncertain origin, but perhaps an alteration of the adjective nobby ‎(“elegant”, “graceful”), on account of the appearance of such skiffs.

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˈnæ.bɪ/
• (Scotland) IPA^(key): /ˈna.bɪ/
• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈna.bi/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈnæ.bi/